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#22526 03-12-2007 12:27 PM
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Hello all. I was diagnosed with left tonsil cancer on 02/02/07. The tumor is approximately 3cm in the tonsil and 2+ cm in the left lymph nodes. Treatment is 39 radiation treatments and 8 weekly chemo treatments. The drugs being administered are docetaxel and bevacizumab. As of today I have had one chemo treatment and 4 radiation treatments. There were no noticable side effects to the chemo. The radiation is starting to turn my skin red and the mouth is starting to dry out. I know that this will only get worse, but I am determined to get throught this at any cost. The radiologist insisted that a PEG be put in which I had initially resisted. Now that it is in and having read many of the postings on this site, I am glad to have it as a back up. I realize that proper nutrion is paramount to help slay the beast.

At this point my wife and I are encouraged. All three doctors, the surgeon, the radiologist, and the oncologist, are optimistic. This optimism carries over to us, in fact the oncologist stated that they are going to cure the cancer, not just put it in remission. Having a college roomate and best friend who is an MD, I am not used to doctors being so positive and not trying to soft pedal everything. After all there are very few guarantees in this world.


SCC lf tonsil. Tx started 03/07/07,39 rads,8 docetaxel & 4 bevacizumab. Re-occured 02/19/08 back of throat. Tx35 rads 8 chemo. Tx started 05/05/08. PEG re-inserted April,2007.
#22527 03-12-2007 12:42 PM
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Hello,Pete [and I hope your wife too]. Just want to encourage you to take full advantage of all of the experiences here-as they are, without a doubt, the best available. You all may have some "bumps in the road" ahead of you, so stick with us. We can help. Being optimistic will get you a long way, as will being realistic about the challanges, so keep it up. Lots of folks here will be pulling for you to get through these tx. easily. Amy in the Ozarks


CGtoJohn:SCC Flr of Mouth.Dx 3\05. Surg.4\05.T3NOMO.IMRTx30. Recur Dx 1\06.Surg 2\06. Chemo: 4 Cycles of Carbo\Taxol:on Erbitux for 7 mo. Lost our battle 2-23-07- But not the will to fight this disease

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#22528 03-12-2007 12:54 PM
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Sounds good so far.

We're all here to help, so don't hesitate to ask.

Best wishes,

Chris


SCC left tonsil, 2 lymph nodes, modified radical neck dissection, IMRT (both sides) completed 10/25/06, Erbitux and Cisplatin weekly, Ethyol daily

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